Aid Career Masterclass

AID CAREER MASTERCLASS

Overview

Over 1 intensive day this workshop will prepare you for maximising your Humanitarian & Development career. Our Masterclass is a no bullsh!# workshop for those seeking international career development support.

Delivered by experienced International Development professionals, using the latest feedback from diverse Humanitarian agencies, this workshop provides you with extensive support and insider knowledge on developing your Aid career.​Are you constantly coming up against career roadblocks?

Do you want to maximise your potential and professionalise your career development skill set?

What’s involved

Humanitarian career action plan: Individualised guidance on the development of your runway to success. We will guide you in strategically selecting targeted tactics to become a well-rounded candidate.

Application documentation optimisation: Bespoke work on your core documents - jump straight to the top of the pile.

Interview preparation: Strategies and practice to make the most of your interview opportunities.

Who it’s for

“How do I build my International Development career?”

“How do I get a foot inside the Humanitarian industry door?”

“How can I be truly strategic with my career?”

Sound familiar?

With Humanitarian Institute you'll meet others who share your passion and get the support you need to build a successful Humanitarian career. This workshop is relevant for recent graduates, those transitioning from another career, and particularly Development practitioners.

How we help

Facilitator

Cory Steinhauer (BCom, MSSc), Humanitarian Institute and University of Sydney, contributes his sector expertise and prepares participants with career strategies and pragmatic realities. Over the years Cory has advised the United Nations, Governments, the private, and social sectors in Afghanistan, Australia, Cambodia, Korea, Laos, New Zealand, Mexico, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Timor, Turkey and Vietnam.

How it’s facilitated

Workshop is facilitated using several engaging methodologies including:

Lectures

Virtual Reality

Group discussions

Team exercises

Individual / group learning activities

Desktop simulations

How it works

Time commitment of 8 hours over 1 day

Registration is from 8:45am for a 9:00am start and finishing by 5:00pm.

The day is split into four sessions, separated by breaks (light catering provided).

You will be encouraged to actively participate in networking, discussions and experiential learning.

The facilitator utilises practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure the workshop is applicable to the realities and complexities of community engagement.

Simulations are used to challenge learners to implement and discuss workshop teachings.

What makes this workshop different

Develop as a well-rounded and unforgettable Humanitarian candidate with the support of Humanitarian Institute mentors. Through advanced career development strategies and actions, show human resources officers why they need you in their Humanitarian agency.

Receive comprehensive career development support from leading Global Development practitioners.

The workshop shares Humanitarian Institute’s best practices for building, and sourcing the best professional Humanitarian opportunities. These teachings are born from 15+ years of international practice.

What you’ll receive

‘Certificate of Completion’ to share with your professional network.

A workshop manual that captures important insights.

A flexible skill set to implement strategic career development actions.

A network of like-minded leaders that spans across industries, sectors and functions.